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21 Wireless Now Open Sundays: The Carolina West/Bark cell store in Trojan Village Shopping Center, 21 Wireless, is now open on Sundays, 8a to 2p. Need a new phone or to upgrade you plan, you can do so any day of the week!
We still have spots open: Noted Parkway photographer Mike Booher returns to Sparta Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6 & 7, for a workshop focused on Alleghany at Work. Participants will be instructed on indoor and outdoor photography (flash required) and will have an opportunity to practice what they've learned at some interesting locations in the county and be able to participate in a critique session. Workshop participants are encouraged to submit their photos in the Alleghany Library's Photo Contest. Contact the Library at 336-372-5573 for an application and with your questions about the competition. Click for registration form and details.
NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Tony F Miller, AIA LEED AP of Miller Architecture has recently gained accreditation as a LEED Accredited Professional from the US Green Building Council. His four-person, 16-year-old firm designs an eclectic mixture of commercial and institutional properties, restaurants, apartments and custom homes. Miller grew up in Alleghany County, attending Sparta Elementary and Alleghany High School. He spends a lot of weekends at his house in Laurel Springs. Miller Architecture’s most recent work in the area was the design for the conversion of the historic WPA-era Ashe County Hospital into a Boutique Inn & Restaurant. A conceptual image/logo for that project is shown in the upper left. (That project is currently on hold.) Miller Architecture has become proficient at BIM or design and production using 3D modeling software to allow clients to pre-imagine and shape their projects. A sampling of Miller Architecture’s new 3D capabilities can be seen on the “New Work in Progress” page of their website http://www.millerarchitecture.com/work-in-progress.asp
Happening Every Week: Alleghany Historical Museum is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by to experience local history, 7 North Main Street, Sparta. New material is added on a regular basis, so don't think you've gone once or twice and seen everything. Learn more about the museum and other news from the Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society in their latest newsletter.
Grab you best beau and take advantage of this coupon special from Nikolas' Restaurant in Roaring Gap. Good through the month of August.
Wednesday, August 3
Downtown merchants, sweep debris in front of your store into the street. The town will be sweeping the street early Thursday morning.
Thursday, August 4
The American Heart Association is offering a CPR class in the Clubhouse of River Country Estates, 7 to 9 p.m. The only charge is $3 for the card certification. This event is an early kickoff to Family Evenings Out every third Thursday from 7 to 9p at the River Country Clubhouse. The public is welcome to use the facilities at no charge during those hours. The clubhouse features a pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Each Family Evening Out includes special demonstrations for adults and a Disney movie for the youngsters. WHAT A DEAL! For more information, call 336-359-2585 or email murphyk@skybest.com.
Ellie and Roald Kilby will be at the Alleghany Library to share stories and music and to sign copies of Ellie's new children's book.
>> Alleghany Jubilee: Come to listen or come to dance to the blue grass and old time musicians who play on Tuesday beginning at 7p and Saturday at 8p. Admission $4. The Jubilee is located on North Main Street, across from the courthouse. 336-372-4591
>> Crouse House Pickers: Local blue grass and old time musicians jam each Monday, 2 blocks north of the Courthouse at the Crouse House in Crouse Park, beginning at 6p. Come and play or just listen. No charge, but a donation is appreciated. 336-372-5473
GREAT ACTIVITIES TO DO ANYTIME
>> Alleghany Farmers' Market: Check the Alleghany Farmers Market Facebook page for information on upcoming vendors at the Thursday (3:30-5:30p) and Saturday (10a-2p) in front of the Farmers' Hardware Parking Lot.
>>Driving Loops: Brochures for three driving loops of the Alleghany countryside are available at the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center. Each loop is about a leisurely hour's drive and includes information on historic points along the way. The Chamber office is in the rock building with the green awning (58 South Main Street, Sparta). Our foyer is always open and a brochure is always available.
>> Alleghany Historical Museum is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by to experience local history and to see the new displays, 7 North Main Street, Sparta.
Check our calendar for upcoming events: On our website are listings for our Calendar. Check them often and let us know if your activity is not listed.
Bob Bamberg
Executive Director
Alleghany Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1237 Sparta, NC 28675
336-372-5473
Director@Sparta-NC.com
Sparta-NC.com
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